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MASTER OF COSPLAY SOUTHEAST QUALIFIER PRESENTED BY GEICO

This fan favorite event has reached new heights! MEGACON Orlando is proud to host the Southeast Qualifier for MEGACON’s very first Master of Cosplay Grand Prix, presented by GEICO. The Master of Cosplay Grand Prix will be the “not to be missed” event of the year. Set to take place in Toronto on September 1, 2018, the Master of Cosplay Grand Prix will bring together “Best in Show” contestants from each of the qualifying rounds for their chance to compete for the ultimate prize of $5,000 and to be crowned as FAN EXPO’s very first Master of Cosplay Champion.

PHANTASMAGORIA: LIVE PERFORMANCE & AFTER PARTY

Come join us on Friday, May 25th at 7pm as we bring you a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness Phantasmagoria: Wickedest Tales of All live at the Chapin Theatre, Orange Country Convention Centre. The fun doesn’t stop when the doors close! Get your ticket in advance to the hottest after party of Orlando! Click below to buy now!

MEET SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR GAMERS ON YOUTUBE

Get close to YouTube sensations and former Smosh Game members Lasercorn, Sohinki, The Jovenshire and Wes The Editor as they join the MEGACON Orlando guest lineup! Whether you’re looking for an autograph or just want to come and say hi, don’t miss this opportunity to see these internet superstars in action all weekend! Click below to buy now!

TOBUSCUS ALL ACCESS PACKAGE - MEET YOUTUBE SENSATION TOBUSCUS

The jack of all trades makes his way to Orlando! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet and hear from one of the biggest YouTubers on the planet! Whether it’s an exclusive meet & greet, selfies, autographs, or an all ages after party, there is a perfect fan experience for everyone! Click below to buy now!

A COMPLETE STAR WARS EXPERIENCE

Something for every level of interest, young or old, you will be sure to enjoy our multi-faceted Star Wars Experience! Hear from the celebrities, get an autograph, see and touch the many props and displays, shoot a Stormtrooper! Photo ops abound with Star Wars themed vehicles, Droids, Lego display and literally thousands of retail items and rare collectables. And if you are truly serious about marking this occasion, perhaps you would like to make an appointment onsite to get your licensed Star Wars tattoo!

NEW! HARRY POTTER ESCAPE ROOM

Play one of two Escape Room scenarios inspired by the magical world of J.K. Rowling! Try to escape from a vault in the Wizarding Bank or pass a very mixed up NEWT exam for potions! Amazing fun for the whole family on at MegaCon!

NEW! JURASSIC PARK VEHICLES, SET & VR EXPERIENCE

Go back 25 years and relive one of the greatest movies of all time by taking a tour of Jurassic Park. Put on the Virtual Reality headset and get transported back to where it all began. See Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Parasaurolophus in their natural habitat. Watch the Velociraptor feeding exhibit and the greatest Dinosaur of all time, the T-Rex. Experience all this in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. You don't want to miss this immersive VR experience located at the Beyond Jurassic Park booth. What could possible go wrong?

NEW! NERF WAR ROOM

Brand new feature at MegaCon this year! Exciting three vs thee action. Hourly tournaments. The latest equipment and obstacles. Shoot your buddies, or play alongside with them. Meet new and dynamic people! But most importantly, have fun!

CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS

Don’t miss out on a chance of a lifetime to have your photo taken by a professional photographer with your favourite celebrity! This is the only way to get a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of you with one of our guests in an intimate setting.

ARTIST ALLEY

Indie meets pro in this special area where you will find all of your favorite pencillers, inkers and writers. This is a ”must experience area” for anyone interested in meeting the rising stars and the people who work the front lines of the industry! Here you’ll find it all - comics, graphic novels, limited edition prints and best of all, original art and sketches!

DC PORTFOLIO REVIEW + ATTRACTIONS

Don't miss this unique opportunity to get an appraisal of your illustration work by a Professional Editor who is working in the field today.Sessions are by appointment only. Please review instructions below on how to submit your portfolio.
NOTE: not all submissions will be chosen for review.

VINTAGE VIDEO GAME ARCADE

Visit Room W310A and reconnect with all your favorite console video games! Over 50 gaming stations offering a huge selection of games from the in-house library! Hundreds of games available for you to play for free! Brought to you our friends at Sore Thumbs.

KIDS COSTUME CONTEST

Join us for our Annual Kids Costume Contest! Kids will show off their costumes for a chance to receive some great prizing for the top 3 costumes! Registration for the kids costume contest will take place at our contest registration booth on Sunday, with a cap of 50 kids allowed in the contest. Please register early as spots will fill fast. The contest will take place Sunday at 2pm!

Registration is in the Cosplay Park in the community zone

NOTE: This event is for kids 12 and under!

KIDS ZONE & FAMILY LOUNGE

Are you having the time of your life with all your kids in tow? Do you just need to sit down and take a breather? Here is a place to rest for all you great families! For parent(s) with kids under 12, the Kids Zone and Family Lounge is a quiet corner where you can just chill and get away from the crowds for a bit. Lots of activities for the kids including LEGO play stations, art and crafts tables, cartoons and more.

NOTE: This area is not a daycare service, all children must be with an adult at all times.

WE'VE GOT AN ANIME FEVER

From Super Saiyan to Pokemon Fanatic - we've got them all! You will be excited to see the lineup of anime voice actors we have for you.

THE INK-FUSION EMPIRE TATTOO PAVILLION

The Ink-Fusion Empire is the only professional Tattoo program that has a license agreement with Lucasfilm LTD. Working side by side with the likes of Stan lee, Dave Nestler, Arthur Suydam, James O'Barr, and countless other TV and Movie celebrities. Stay tuned for details on how to book your session with your favorite Tattoo artist in advance! Space is limited.

OVER 400,000 SQ FT OF SHOPPING MADNESS

Over 500 retailers from all over join MEGACON to make your experience an unforgettable one! Specializing in everything comics, anime, gaming, science fiction and/or horror, these retailers have what you need. It is THE area to find just what you’re looking for - whether it’s a comic books from any era, original artwork, graphic novels, memorabilia, DVD’s, videos, games, toys or T-shirts - you will find it all here.

MEET YOUR FAVORITE ANIME VOICE ACTORS

The actors that provide the voices of your favorite Anime characters will be on hand to sign autographs, pose for photos and meet with their fans. They have developed a well-deserved reputation for being most amiable and enthusiastic!

BATMOBILE FROM TIM BURTON'S 1989 BATMAN FILM

Get up close to one of the most famous vehicles in all of film history! The Batmobile from Tim Burton's 1989 movie Batman. Photo op available all weekend! Only one will claim the night.

BEETLEJUICE: PHOTO OP ENVIRONMENT

Are you ready to meet the ghost with the most? Now is your chance to spend time with one of Tim Burton's most memorable characters, Beetlejuice! This miniature graveyard set with costumed characters is a great visual backdrop for an amazing photo op! And sandworms (you hate 'em right?)

CAT5 GHOSTBUSTERS

The superstars of the supernatural are back! When Orlando quakes in fear, when the slime starts to rise, who ya gonna call? The CAT5 Ghostbusters are ready to believe you! Complete with all the gear necessary to capture the paranormal along with The Ecto 1M, The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, No job is too big. If there’s something strange in your neighborhood just remember … Who ya gonna call?

COSPLAY PHOTO PARK

Put on your best costume and get ready to strike a pose in MEGACON’s Cosplay Photo Park! Located in the Community Zone on the Exhibit Floor, this awesome feature will allow you and your friends to gather around and get that amazing shot! Various themed backdrops will be available for you to choose from - best part is, it’s free! If you are trying to plan a group cosplay photo shoot, this is definitely the place to meet!

DOCTOR WHO DALEKS AND TARDIS

Doctor Who will not want to miss the amazing set up in our Community area on the Exhibit floor! Doctor Who costumes, props, backdrops, Daleks, the TARDIS and more!

GET READY FOR AMAZING WEEKEND OF COSPLAY!

HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

Tampa Bay's original Horror Film Festival started in 2002 and has screened 100's of Short and Feature Films giving Independent Filmmakers and opportunity to get their films to the fans and introduce their work. Due to popular demand, the festival will be returning to MegaCon, running all weekend. All screenings and panels are included in your MegaCon admission, but seating is first come first serve, so be sure to arrive early at the theatre to get a choice seat!

MEGACON’S GREATEST LINE-UP OF YOUTUBERS EVER

You can meet the internet’s biggest stars including the crew from Rooster Teeth, Tobuscus, Sohinki, Lasercorn, The jovenshire, Wes the editor, Sean Ward, Jessica Nigri, Alyson Tabbitha, Yaya Han and the Make’em Laugh Films cast! All have booth and are signing, posing for photo ops and meeting with their fans all weekend!

405TH SOUTHERN REGIMENT - HALO COSTUMES AND PROPS

Mission

Honor. Armor. Unity.

Make quality armor, props, and help around the community both local and online. Help maintain a professional, friendly and positive face for the 405th. And most important HAVE FUN.

FUN ALL WEEKEND FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

Experience a weekend gaming madness with tons of titles from your favorite tabletop games. Role playing games, D&D, Catan, CCG's, Miniatures, Board, LARP are just some of the types of games happening throughout the weekend. Come on your own, or bring a friend, there's plenty of room for everyone! There are a ton of gaming events happening throughout the weekend. Be sure to visit the following rooms for a variety of games & tournaments.

PANELS / Q&A'S

They say knowledge is power. If you don’t know, all you have to do is ask … and you shall receive! The pros will be here to answer all your questions about the industry and to talk about their latest projects. You never know what they might say!

ROOSTER TEETH PANEL

If you have seen their shows, you know they won’t be finding any wedding dates anytime soon. What you will find out for sure in this panel is how funny and approachable Gus, Geoff, Blaine, and Jon can be, and maybe they will answer the ancient question: what do Blaine and Jon even do for Rooster Teeth?

TABLETOP GAMING ROOMS

Experience a weekend gaming madness with tons of titles from your favorite tabletop games. Role playing games, D&D, Catan, CCG's, Miniatures, Board, LARP are just some of the types of games happening throughout the weekend. Come on your own, or bring a friend, there's plenty of room for everyone! There are a ton of gaming events happening throughout the weekend. Be sure to visit the following rooms for a variety of games & tournaments.

SINOBII'S HEARTHSTONE FIRESIDE GATHERING AND STANDARD TOURNAMENT

Whether you're a new player learning how to play for the first time, or a seasoned veteran looking to compete in a Tournament.

We will have a section to help new players walk through the tutorial on how to play, and for players both old and new, we will have a section for casual players to do battle outside of the main tournament alongside sessions of Trivia, Name-That-Battlecry, and other fun side events to help make this Fireside Gathering one you'll never forget!

For information how to pre-register for the Tournament, email your Blizzard Battle.net Battletag to: SinobiiGatherings@gmail.com (Be sure to mention you're planning to attend the MEGACON event!)

IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE: devices and WiFi will NOT be provided for this event, so be sure to bring your own Mobile Device so you can connect on your own 4G network! If you haven't already loaded Hearthstone to your device, you can download it from Blizzard here.

SMALL PRESS / INDY PAVILLION

Located in the Artist Alley area, the Indy Press Pavilion brings a fine line up of independent comic book, zine and other related publishers. This Indy Market is just the place for you to meet the next up and coming talent in the comic world!

SPEED DATING

When you're at a pop culture convention like-minded people surround you, but sometimes meeting folks can be complicated; but not when you're in a setting designed just for that. This is a fun way to quickly meet and get to know some of your fellow fans, and who knows, you might just develop a very important relationship in the process. Sign up in person at the show!

THE CENTRAL FLORIDA STEAMPUNK ASSOCIATION

MEGACON has become THE Steampunk event to be a part of in state of Florida! Visit their booth on the floor and Theatre W300 as they present panels and demonstrations for every hour of the show! Learn what it’s all about and take in Tea Duelling, Parasol Duelling, Teapot Racing and numerous panels on costumes, hair and make-up, prop building, Leatherwork, Accessories, headwear, underwear and even Belly Dancing!

THE ORIGINAL U.S.S. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE ENVIRONMENT

Have you ever dreamed of sitting in the center seat on the Bridge? At MegaCon, you have the opportunity to sit in the most famous chair in the Galaxy at the original U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge Environment! Another great visual backdrop for an unforgettable photo op! Now to Warp Speed Mr. Sulu!

WE ARE S.H.I.E.L.D.

This cosplay team, inspired by "Marvels Agents of Shield" will be on hand in MegaCon’s Community area on the Exhibit floor with a great display of cars, motorcycles and other vehicles as well as costumes and props like the ones seen on the hit television series.

COSTUMES! COSTUMES! COSTUMES!

Fans dressing up in costumes, or cosplay as it is sometimes called, is a BIG part of MEGACON weekend. Literally thousands of amazing costumes are available for your viewing pleasure throughout the weekend. Don't be shy; get your photo taken with all your favorite characters or come dressed up yourself. It's all good! View our Props and Weapons Policy.